Talladega Tales of Fear and Fame in Stock Car Racing
Benny Phillips recalls Talladega's brutal history as drivers and crews faced crashes and fatalities including Larry Smith Randy Owens Tiny Lund and a 19 car pileup. Dale Earnhardt era voices reflect the track’s danger and the eerie mix of speed thrill and dread.
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Talladega
Ala
Alabama International Motor Speedway
Roger Penske
Larry Smith
Petty
Randy Owens
Richard
Tiny Lund
Darrell Waltrip
Martinsville
Coo Coo Martin
Waltrip
Cale Yarborough
Buddy Baker
Richard Petty
Bobby Allison
Allison
Oak Hollow Set For 3rd Regatta
Oak Hollow Lake hosts the third annual Oak Hollow Yacht Club invitational regatta this weekend with about 60 boats from six states. Classes include CLark Eastern championship Day Sailors San Juans and potential Sunfish Windmill Flying Scot with Portsmouth handicap. Trophies awarded by class and low-point scoring.
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Oak Hollow
Portsmouth
Orioles announce Jackson agreement without contract
Baltimore’s AP bulletin states Reggie Jackson agreed to join the Orioles without signing a 1976 contract. The club announced the development today and indicated the arrangement is in principle pending formal documentation.
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Baltimore
Reggie Jackson
Baltimore Orioles
Too Long Says Harry Hyde Inspection Angers Marcis' Mechanic
Dave Marcis posted the fastest qualifying speed at Talladega with 189.197 mph for the 500. His chief mechanic Harry Hyde clashed with NASCAR inspector Bill Gazaway over post-qualifying delays and policy remarks, raising questions about possible cheating.
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Talladega
Ala
Dave Marcis
Alabama International Motor Speedway
Richard Petty
Harry Hyde
Nascar
Bill Gazaway
Marcis
Hyde
Gazaway
High Point Enterpriss NASCAR Pole Run Parallels 1995
The High Point Enterprise reports on Friday April 30 1996 page 3B detailing pole position contenders for the upcoming race. Marcis wins pole while Petty and others race in a 40 car field with Chevrolet drivers strong and Ford rivals active. Weather sprinkling affects some runs and drivers discuss rule changes and alleged sandbagging.
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Marcis
Petty
Chevrolet
Ing
Parsons
Yarborough
Cale
Pearson
Baker
Allison
Ford
David
Harry
HPC Goes For Title At Catawba
High Point College seeks top seed in Carolinas Conference by beating Catawba at 7 30 pm in Salisbury. Dan England starts for HPC while Pembroke split a doubleheader earlier home games ended with Sorrell’s ninth win for HPC. The coach stressed focus after a rough first game loss and a crucial second win to stay ahead in the race for tournament seeding.
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Salisbury
High Point College
Panthers
Catawba
Guilford
Dan England
Indians
Dan
Chuck Hartman
England
Pembroke
High Point
Billy Sorrell
HPC
Sorrell
Forace Oxendine
Braves
Hartman
Brad Loucks
Terry Terrill
Loucks
Jimmy Boyles
Ronnie Smith
May Day free agents expose 23 NFL players to market
The NFL Players Association gains a new freedom as 23 players become free agents on May Day eliminating the Rozelle compensation rule. Names are scarce but potential targets include Roman Gabriel John Riggins Ron Johnson John Gilliam Ahmad Rashad Jean Fugett Fred Dryer and Ken Ellis. Ed Garvey predicts a salary rise of 30 to 50 percent within five years as players move to better chances and adjust options.
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Washington
National Football League Players Association
NFL
Rozelle
US District Court
Minneapolis
World Football League
Associated Press
Kansas City
San Diego
Philadelphia
Roman Gabriel
John Riggins
New York Jets
Ron Johnson
New York Giants
John Gilliam
Minnesota
Ahmad Rashad
Buffalo
Jean Fugett
Dallas
Fred Dryer
Los Angeles
Ken Ellis
Green Bay
Houston
Ed Garvey
NFL Players Association
Rozelle Rule
New York
Miami
San Francisco
Garvey
Houston Open Strives To Restart Amid Rain Delay
Tournament officials attempted a renewed start to the rain delayed first round of the $200,000 Houston Open as forecasted heavy rains, thunderstorms, and a possible tornado watch affected south Texas. A touring pro questioned whether three Texas events had ever completed without rainouts.
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Houston
Texas
Touring Pro
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Dick Brooks
Frank Warren
David Sisco
Pont
Gxendine Baldwin
Ramsey
Onscale
Driscole
Ramsey Russ
Wee
Abbong
Coleman
Miller
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Wilburne
L — Ramsey
Charlie Burrell
Tom Lowry
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Snagless
Sally
Oqaneport
Indiana
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C.B
Kersey
Uff
Triad Sporting Center
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Nike’ Leather
Cortez
N. Main
Mat Thomasville
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